Suspected armed bandits have killed an eight-month pregnant health worker along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway, after opening fire on a commercial vehicle travelling to Kaduna.

She was killed while traveling to Kaduna from Birnin Gwari at a place called Zankoro before Unguwar Yako on Sunday.

It was gathered that the bandits opened fire on the commercial vehicle around noon in an attempt to stop the vehicle.

The deceased’s cousin Aliyu Mahmud confirmed the incident to Daily Trust via phone andidentified her as Aisha Yusuf.

He described her as a dedicated volunteer health worker in Birnin Gwari community.

”She was eight months pregnant but very hardworking and dedicated to her work at the PHC where she works in Birnin Gwari. Most of the people in this community liked her a lot because of her commitment to work even though she is a volunteer worker,” he said.

He said the bandits open fire on the commercial vehicle conveying her and other passengers to Kaduna.

Contacted the State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, promised to call the Divisional Police Officer of the area to acquire details before commenting. (Daily Trust)